There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Nefyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
7h 14m£71–114Drive 160.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Nefyncar 160.9 mi
3h 52m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand Bbus 1
9h 40mTrain via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Pwllhelitrain
8h 42m£75–127
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nefyn is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nefyn is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nefyn. However, there are services departing from Tresillian Way and arriving at Y Groes via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, Porthmadog Park Stand B and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nefyn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bangor (Gwynedd) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Cardiff and Nefyn is 248 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Nefyn without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Cardiff to Nefyn, including transfers.
Cardiff to Nefyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Tresillian Way station.
Cardiff to Nefyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Nefyn is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nefyn, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tresillian Way to Y Groes via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6, Porthmadog Park Stand B, and Pwllheli Bus Station Stand A in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Pwllheli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 6 to Porthmadog Park Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Nefyn bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Cardiff to Nefyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bangor (Gwynedd) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nefyn is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Nefyn.
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